NFCI Faculty and Students achieve American Culinary Federation awards and honors

On the evening of Friday, January 9, 2026, an American Culinary Federation awards ceremony was held at the historic Saturn Club in Buffalo, New York.

The event was marked by strong support from students, colleagues, and SUNY Niagara leadership. The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute faculty, staff, and students distinguished themselves as dedicated, talented, and highly respected professionals and educators.

We are proud to extend our sincere congratulations to our esteemed colleagues and outstanding students for their exceptional achievements and the honors they received from the American Culinary Federation (ACF), Western New York Chapter.

Chef Nathan Koscielski, CCE – ACF Chef of the Year
Chef Cathleen Barron, CEPC – Pastry Chef of the Year
Chef Tia Smith, CC – Student Chef of the Year
Chef Kaycee Robisch, CPC, CC